Bacalhau - Portuguese Codfish Cakes Recipe

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Bacalhau - Portuguese Codfish Cakes
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Directions:

  1. Rinse the cod several times in cold water. Place it in a large stainless steel bowl and soak for 18-24 hours in plenty of cold water.
  2. Change the water several times.
  3. Drain the cod and place it in a saucepan and just cover it with fresh water.
  4. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
  5. Drain, debone, and flake the cod.
  6. In a large bowl, beat together the olive oil and bread crumbs.
  7. Mix very well and then add the cod and the remaining ingredients, except the eggs.
  8. Mix until well blended and then form into 6 patties, 1/2 by 3 1/2 .
  9. Pan fry in a little olive oil until golden brown on both sides.
  10. Keep warm in the oven while you poach the eggs.
  11. Serve each fish cake topped with a poached egg.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 336.34 Kcal (1408 kJ)
Calories from fat 230.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.66g 39%
Cholesterol 185mg 62%
Sodium 301.56mg 13%
Potassium 119.1mg 3%
Total Carbs 16.71g 6%
Sugars 1.68g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.45g 6%
Protein 8.42g 17%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Iron 4.5mg 25%
Calcium 63.4mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 203.23 Kcal (851 kJ)
Calories from fat 139.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.5g 39%
Cholesterol 111.79mg 62%
Sodium 182.22mg 13%
Potassium 71.97mg 3%
Total Carbs 10.09g 6%
Sugars 1.01g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.87g 6%
Protein 5.09g 17%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 3%
Iron 2.7mg 25%
Calcium 38.3mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.6
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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